Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

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From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

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From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

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From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

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From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

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From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

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From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

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From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

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From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

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From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

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From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

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From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

later than; following

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

Having no one else present.

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

next to; at the side of

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

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From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

young bird especially of domestic fowl

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

joint operation or action

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

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From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

let fall to the ground

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

plural of “eggshell” — the exterior covering of a bird's egg

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

set up or found

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

an ornamental facade

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

type genus of the Gavidae: loons

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

make a fool or dupe of

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

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From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

in a joyous manner

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

not accessible to view

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

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From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

plural of “loon” — a worthless lazy fellow

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

a state in New England

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

march in a procession

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

a form of address for a man

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

and nothing more

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

a genus of Strigidae

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

having a point

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since Mr. Sim contributed not only the pictures to the book, but many items of interest to the narrative, it gives the writer pleasure to acknowledge his cooperation, both as artist and as field-naturalist.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

the season of growth

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

past form of “teeter” — move unsteadily, with a rocking motion

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Certain events in the lives of Eve and Petro and little Solomon Otus are told with reference to his observations of eave-swallows and screech owls; his trip to an island off the Maine coast for gull-sketches added greatly to an acquaintance with Larie; and but for his six-weeks' visit with the loons of "Immer Lake," much of the story of Gavia could not have been told.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

in the company of; together with

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _Chick, D.D. in his pulpit_ _Frontispiece_ _Firs that pointed to the sky_ 2 _"Woodland Music after an Ice-Storm"_ 4 _Birds, too, that had lived in rough winds_ 25 _Floated beside him in the sea another gull, to whom he talked pleasantly_ 28 _After Larie found a clam, he would fly high into the air and then drop it_ 30

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading First Impression, May, 1921 Second Impression, May, 1922 Third Impression, March, 1926 _Printed in the United States of America_ For help in planning this book, for sharing his bird-notes with the writer, and for a critical reading of the manuscript, acknowledgment should be made to Mr. Robert J. Sim.

but in spite of that

From this reading _It was not for food alone that Larie and his mate lived that spring_ 31 _One was named Peter, for his father_ 34 _The spot she teetered to most of all_ 43 _Dallying happily along the river-edge_ 47 _Immer Lake_ 51 _Two babies, not yet out of their eggshells, hidden among the rushes_ 53